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South Georgia
On 23 January, it was reported that a 3,500 km² ice-sheet that broke off Antarctica in 1986 is headed for the remote island of South Georgia.
It the enormous ice-sheet gets stuck near the island, South Georgia's seal and penguin populations will be in danger.
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Ireland
Ireland prepares for the arrival of hurricane Éowyn on 24 January.
Wind speeds of up to 180 km/h are expected with waves reaching heights of 10 m.
The country is also preparing for power-outs as a result of the extreme weather.
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California
On 23 January a new wildfire started some 90 km north of Los Angeles. 31,000 people have been ordered to evacuate.
It is the second time in a short period that Capifornia is being affected by wildfires.
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Tibet
On 7 January, an earthquake has caused damage around the city of Shigatse in southern Tibet.
The quake was measured as 7.1. It was reported that many buildings collapsed in the region of Tingri, on the border with Nepal.
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United States
Extreme winter weather has caused havoc in parts of the United States. On 6 January it was reported that up to 50 cm of snow had accumulated in some areas.
In Missouri and Kansas road accidents, caused by the weather, claimed several lives.
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World
On 8 September, it was reported that in 2023, some 6.3 million hectres of forest has been los worldwide, due to fires, illegal logging and the removal of trees to make room for agriculture and roads.
Most forest was lost in tropical regions. In 2021, it was agreed that deforestation should be stopped completely in 2030, but these goals will not be met if it continues at the current rate.
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Money & Markets
CNN financial and business news
On these pages a different destination will be highlighted every week. Sometimes it's a tourist trap like one of the Spanish resorts; sometimes we will bring you detailed information on some more exotic places.
This week we will have a closer look at Kenya
Kenya is the 'cradle of humanity'. Remains of the world's earliest human beings have been found there. It is also home to some of the world's most magnificent wildlife parks, including the famous Masai Mara. The Swahili word 'safari' means journey and would never have become a globally understood term if the country would not have existed.
Kenya also boasts marvelous beaches, colorful coral reefs and thriving cities, of which the capital of Nairobi and the coastal resort of Mombasa are the most famous. Be careful in some areas of the capital and around the beaches of Mombasa, as they are notorious for muggings.
The best time to visit Kenya is during the dry months of January and February. That period is also best for bird watching around the Rift Valley lakes. June and September are also pleasant months weather-wise. The rainy season is from March to May. During that period there are fewer tourists and prices tend to drop a bit. The same can be said for October to December, although to a lesser extend. The rains do not really affect transportation possibilities.
Some of the most interesting places to visit in Kenya include the cities of Nairobi, Mombasa and Lamu, as well as the nature reserves of Masai Mara, Amboseli, Aberdare and Marsabit.
Click on the images to learn more about this interesting destination. A map of Kenya will open full-screen. Just click on towns and places you want to know more about.
Next week: Argentina
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A sweeping new analysis enlisting scientists from 14 laboratories around the globe found that more than one-third of 1103 native species they studied could vanish or plunge to near extinction by 2050 as climate change turns plains into deserts or alters forests.
Among the already threatened species that could go extinct are Australia's Boyd's forest dragon, Europe's azure-winged magpie and Mexico's Jico deer mouse.
The researchers concede there are many uncertainties in both climate forecasts and the computer models they used to forecast future extinctions. But they said their dire conclusions may well come to pass if industrial nations do not curtail emissions of greenhouse gases that trap heat in the atmosphere.